Polar Rover for Observation, Mapping, and In-Situ Exploration (PROMISE) Mission
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Solicitation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for work in Huntsville, Alabama. Due Nov 24, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 14 days left.
| Solicitation number | 2027_PROMISE |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Marshall Space Flight Center |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | AR12 |
| Place of performance | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 24, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Alabama Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
Refurbishment, qualification, and delivery of a scientific radiation measurement instrument to support lunar surface exploration activities associated with the Polar Rover for Observation, Mapping, and In-Situ Exploration (PROMISE) mission. Efforts include engineering analysis, environmental testing, systems integration support, mission operations support, and scientific data analysis associated with the collection and interpretation of radiation measurements on the lunar surface.
Some of the efforts require the development and refinement of specialized software tools, data processing techniques, and operational methodologies to support instrument integration, data collection, and analysis throughout the mission lifecycle. The instrument Principal Investigator (PI) and team must have extensive experience in the design, development, testing, operation, and scientific analysis of spaceflight radiation instruments supporting planetary exploration missions.
Team members shall work on the original design, fabrication, qualification, and operation of the instrument and have supported the collection and analysis of scientific data for an extended operational period. The current version of the instrument is based on their original design and flight hardware and software development. Additionally, the team has developed specialized software programs, operational processes, and analytical algorithms necessary to support instrument performance assessment, data processing, and scientific interpretation.
The team will provide technical support for instrument refurbishment, flight qualification, integration, mission operations, and scientific investigations in support of PROMISE mission objectives.
Contracting contact
- Jacquelyn Pletcher · [email protected]
- Marelin Lykes · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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For NAICS 541715, a business counts as small if it has no more than 11 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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